The Cleveland Cavaliers won't have a ton of money to spend in free agency this offseason unless the team sheds a big salary, so the pool to work with here is slim. But if the Cavs have a MLE to use, is Buddy Hield the perfect fit for the team?
The Cavaliers enter free agency with a clear goal in mind to upgrade their wing spot with another veteran presence who can consistency impact winning. With a career 40 percent clip from deep, Philadelphia 76ers wing Buddy Hield may be a perfect solution for the Cavaliers' woes.
The 76ers have more than $60 million in cap space at their disposal if they release cap holds on their free agents. If the Sixers want to retain their wing talent, they might have to choose between Kelly Oubre, Jr. and Hield. With a league-wide reputation as an elite shooter in the Association, the Sixers might be keen on keeping Hield around, but Philly's ambitious offseason possibilities might push Hield out.
Following a trade to the Sixers, Hield's efficiency remained effective, hitting 38.6 percent of his 6.8 three-point attempts per game with both the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers. Hield was also an unsung Ironman, playing in 84 games in the regular season. His consistent availability and steady shot make Hield an ideal candidate for any team searching for a knockdown marksman.
While Hield would undoubtedly improve Cleveland's presence from range, adding him to the mix as their only offseason change would be a mistake. At 6-foot 4-inches tall, Hield continues a trend of undersized wings in Cleveland's rotations. Ideally, the Cavs add Hield to the team with more upgrades across the board. The Cavaliers need size at their forward positions, but Hield's elite shooting may outweigh any cons.
Additionally, the Cavaliers would have to cover for Hield's underwhelming defense. While he is not a traffic cone on defense, Hield has never become a leading defender at his position. With Okoro and Strus both ahead of Hield defensively, the Cavs' interest in the Sixers wing may be diminished.
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